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Teaneck Police Department
Sunday December 17th, 2023 :: 10:11 a.m. EST

Advisory

FLOOD WATCH

 
A FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible.

WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut, including the following areas, Northern Fairfield, Northern Middlesex, Northern New Haven, Southern Fairfield, Southern Middlesex and Southern New Haven, northeast New Jersey, including the following areas, Eastern Bergen, Eastern Essex, Eastern Passaic, Eastern Union, Hudson, Western Bergen, Western Essex, Western Passaic and Western Union, and southeast New York, including the following areas, Bronx, Kings (Brooklyn), New York (Manhattan), Northern Queens, Northern Westchester, Orange, Putnam, Richmond (Staten Island), Rockland, Southern Queens and Southern Westchester.

WHEN...From this afternoon through Monday afternoon.

IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Minor flooding will likely occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rainfall totals of 2 to 4 inches with locally higher amounts are forecast across the watch area today into Monday. The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall overnight on tonight into Monday morning. The combination of heavy rainfall and the already saturated grounds due to heavier rain over the last week could result in streams across the area experiencing rapid increases and flooding along low-lying and flood-prone locations. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Address/Location
Teaneck Police Department
900 Teaneck Rd
Teaneck, NJ 07666

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 201-837-2600

Dean Kazinci
Manager's Office
[email protected]
201-837-1600

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